Biography
Sam Tautua, whose surname means "The pathway to Leadership is through Service & Responsibility" in Samoan, has naturally lent to Sam's humanitarian nature & purpose. Sam was born in New Zealand, before relocating to Sydney, Australia with his family, where he spent most of his life. He is Samoan, with a splash of Chinese & German ancestry.
Sam graduated from the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Arts in 2009, where a list of distinguished Alumni's came before him, such as Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Hugo Weaving, Baz Luhrmann, Mel Gibson to name a few.
Once graduated, Sam quickly secured a TV Hosting role covering the latest trends in the Fashion & Sydney's local community environments, where his International Modeling career was also forged, then expanding him into the European, North & South Americas, Asia & South Pacific markets shortly thereafter.
During this period, Sam was also committed to rehearsing several days a week, for half a year with a Boy Band at the time, aligning with studio & performance deals, set by American Management before this was cut short. Opportunities in Runway, Commercial, Film & Editorial awaited him in Europe.
Acting, dancing, singing & all round performing was a community norm in the religion Sam was raised in right throughout his childhood. He truly found his passion for acting & singing, when he was approached by his Primary School Teacher, whom also conducted the school choir & the big end of year play & specifically requested that Sam audition for the lead part Aladdin & subsequently landed it. This inspired Sam into entering High School Talent Quests in Performing Arts & he would win in his divisions.
During Europe & America residencies, Sam has expanded his experience in the TV, Film Industry, making him a critically acclaimed performer.
Sam's history in Real Estate, Probate Law & Financial Services for 16 years, equipped him with the discipline & tenacious business skills, which later served him in successfully navigating, creating & playing in the Entertainment Industry.
